Pick up sticks are simple and brilliant at the same time. For a rigid heddle loom, they are a wonderful discovery!
With the aid of pick up sticks, you can weave wonderful multi shaft patterns on your two shaft loom.
I recommend this class for an adventurous beginner, or for those who have completed the Woe to Go Beginner's Class.
This class runs for 4.7 hours and has multiple PDF files to view or print.
* CLOSED CAPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE
"Thank you for this wonderful course.I have learnt so much about weaving.
Heddle rods were always a mystery to me but after taking this course I am no longer afraid to try them.
I look forward to more courses."
Marilyn
In this very comprehensive course, you will learn a huge variety of ways you can use pick up sticks to weave gorgeous patterns and textures.
In the first section we work on a sampler to practice weft floats, warp floats and combining the two. We have a look at single stick patterns and beyond. Learn how to install and use a heddle rod for even more pattern possibilities.
This section gives you the space to enjoy and explore many patterns, and, of course, you have the option of coming up with some of your own patterns!
"Yes. I loved this course. When I got to the part in the video where you showed your filled pillow I oohed and awed out loud about how beautiful it was. Thank you for another wonderful class."
Connie
Then we move on to a beautiful diamond design pillow project. You will absolutely love this piece and will further learn just how versatile the introduction of pick up sticks to your weaving repertoire can be.
You can opt to sew your pillow together either on a sewing machine or by hand.
What will I need to complete this class?
For the sampler section you will need:
Loom - Rigid heddle loom (Sampleit size is fine)
Heddle - 7.5 dent
Pick up stick/s - Longer than the width of your project. I use Ashford sticks which are 1 and 1 quarter inch wide.
Heddle rod longer than the width of your project (wooden dowel larger than 8mm is a great option)
2 elastic bands
Yarn for string heddles
Please see the class for yarn details.
For the project section you will need:
Loom - Rigid heddle loom (19” weaving width or more)
Heddle - 7.5 dent
Pick up stick/s - Longer than the width of your project. I use Ashford sticks which are 1 and 1 quarter inch wide.
Heddle rod x 2 longer than the width of your project (wooden dowel larger than 8mm is a great option)
2 elastic bands
Yarn for string heddles
Pillow insert - Size 16, 41 x 41cm, 17 x 17”
Sewing machine (if sewing by machine)
"Thank you Kelly! Your instructions are so clear. I especially love all the little details and tips to help a newbie like me understand and emulate. I find it very helpful to watch, then try it and go back and watch the instructions again. Just this course was well worth the membership."
Marilyn
Your Instructor
Kelly is a self taught weaver with a big passion for sharing the timeless art of weaving with others. Kelly is known for her calm and slow teaching style and she bases her classes on how she would have liked to have been taught. She designs all of her own projects and caters for levels from beginner to intermediate. Most available classes are for the rigid heddle loom, floor, table and inkle loom weaving.